The Government has announced today Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit awarded for 2015 by the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR). They go to 63 individuals and organisations in recognition of their achievements, outstanding contributions and distinguished services.

It follows recommendations from the Committee of Nomination of Medals and Honorary Titles.

The awards for Decorations of Honour include the Decoration of Honour – Grand Lotus; the Decoration of Honour – Golden Lotus; and the Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus. Such awards are for individuals or entities that have made outstanding contributions to the image and reputation of the MSAR.

The recipients for such awards are:

Decoration of Honour – Golden Lotus

Florinda da Rosa Silva Chan

Tam Pak Yuen

Cheong Kuoc Va

José Proença Branco

Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus

José Lai

Sin Wai Hang

Chan Meng Kam

Chan Kam Meng

Seven types of Medals of Merit are awarded, covering the fields of: 1. Professions; 2. Industry and Commerce; 3. Tourism; 4. Education; 5. Culture; 6. Philanthropy; and 7. Sports. Each of the awards in these categories is for individuals or entities that have made major or excellent contributions in their respective fields.

Medals for Distinguished Services are awarded to public entities, organisations or their staff for outstanding performance in their duties or community service.

The recipients for such awards are:

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Dedication

Rita Botelho dos Santos

Kong Chio Wa

Lam Wai Leng

Ng Lai Seong

Fernanda Cardoso

Lei Hok Meng

Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Community Service

Chan Sok Tin

Hellen Mary Sou Iok Lin

Wong Man I

Ng Lun Mang

Cheang Lam

Chong Lai Wa

Certificates of Merit, including the Honorific Title – Prestige; and the Honorific Title – Merit; commend Macao SAR residents or others that have made major contributions to the reputation, development or social progress of the Macao SAR.